Head Chef - negotiable hourly ratePermanent full-time positionMonday to Friday at various times between 5.30am and 6pmHands-on roleAre you a passionate, driven leader who excels in maintaining a safe, happy and busy environment?Are you looking for work-life balance? Are you a hands-on leader?About the roleBrisbane Private Hospital is seeking a culinary leader to manage a team of 30 associates (both FSA's and Chefs and Cooks) to ensure both our patients and our VMO's expectations are exceeded. We are a very busy operation and require a leader who leads by example, runs a section and is not office-bound, and who loves creating fresh amazing food for 180 patients, 100 VMO's, and 700 staff daily.Your knowledge of rostering, lateral thinking, and most importantly "Food safety" is paramount to leading this very busy operation. You will be supported by a team leader in Food services and a very proactive Executive leadership team.Your responsibilities will include:Maintain cleanliness and hygiene levels of food preparation area and kitchen equipmentMeal and food preparation for patients as per recipe guideStock control and ordering for food suppliesMaintain regular daily temperatures of refrigerators and freezers as per food safety standardsImplement and monitor Food Safety ProgramSound knowledge of dietary and nutrition requirementsDemonstrated understanding of accreditation standards, WH&S management, and function coordinatingLead team members to deliver excellent customer service to patients and staffProvide management and guidance to the kitchen staff, ensuring a smooth operationKitchen and food cost management within budgetLiaise with managementWork in unison with Food Service Manager on future projects including new MenusLabour and rosteringEssential Criteria:Minimum Certificate III in Commercial Cooking or equivalent, Certificate IV preferableMinimum certificate level qualifications in managementFood Safety Supervisor CertificateCertificate in Safe Food HandlingGood working knowledge and understanding of HACCP regulationsKnowledge of IDSIS FrameworkGood communication and time management skillsExperience in executing all aspects of kitchen operations and food preparation in a hospital or similar catering environmentPride in personal appearance and hygieneApplications close: 22nd November, 2024#J-18808-Ljbffr